Team Communication Skills: How Volleyball Players Coordinate in Real Time - Carri Dominick

Send Fan Mail by Text!Full transcript and show notes: https://www.sharnafabiano.com/2026/07/29/team-communication-skills-how-volleyball-players-coordinate-in-real-time-carri-dominick/ On a volleyball court, leadership can change every few seconds. Dr. Carri Dominick explores how players coordinate in real time—sometimes leading through action, sometimes supporting from the background, and constantly communicating to help the person with the ball succeed. Her experience as an athlete reveals why effective teams depend not only on individual skill, but on the ability to read situations and respond together.Dr. Carri Dominick is a physical therapist and lifelong athlete whose experience in competitive volleyball gives her a unique perspective on communication, teamwork, and performance. In this conversation, she shares how players develop the awareness and verbal communication skills needed to adapt moment by moment during high-pressure situations.In this episode, you'll learn:How volleyball players communicate and make decisions during fast-moving team situations.Why effective teams need people who can lead from any position.How athletes train the communication skills required for successful teamwork.What sports teams can teach organizations about real-time coordination and support.Why knowing when to step forward—and when to support someone else—is a critical team skill. Connect with Dr. Carri Dominickwww.rechargetherapy.com Support the show*Sharna Fabiano is the author of Lead & Follow: The Dance of Inspired Teamwork and host of the Lead & Follow Podcast. She helps founders, solopreneurs, and new leaders build strong collaborative relationships and successful teams. Get a discounted coach session with Sharna with promo code PODCAST https://www.sharnafabiano.com/coaching/Order the book: Lead & Followhttps://www.amazon.com/Lead-Follow-Dance-Inspired-Teamwork/dp/1646632796/Support the Show!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1735834/support